Coaching

Aside from research, those that know me well know that the sport of lacrosse (playing and coaching) is a massive part of my life. So, to show you a little bit of my life outside of data, here’s that life in data viz-form:

UW-Madison Club Lacrosse, 2024

CUFLA National Championship Final, 2023

U17 Canadian National Field Lacrosse Championship, 2024

Here’s a map of the geographic ties I’ve made through lacrosse*:

*There are two key omissions in Australia and Belgium, due to space constraints.

Coaching Placements

Here is a list of some amazing student-athletes whom I’ve had the pleasure of coaching that went on to compete at the next level:

Coaching Placements

  • Ben Morrison Phillips (Madison Knights ’25) → Canisius University [NCAA DI]
  • Cameron Lockton (Madison Knights ’25) → Illinois Wesleyan University [NCAA DIII]
  • Cristopher Discua (Westhill HS ’25) → Manhattanville University [NCAA DIII]
  • Jared Boyd (Westhill HS ’24) → University of Bridgeport [NCAA DII]
  • Jeremiah Saint Valiere (Westhill HS ’23) → Dean College [NCAA DIII]
  • James Leydon (Westhill HS ’23) → Union College [NCAA DIII]
  • Jack Ladenheim (Dawson College ’23) → Dalhousie University [MUFLL]
  • Julia Ibelings (Dawson College ’23) → University of Toronto [OUA]
  • Ashton Benkwitt (Westhill HS ’22) → Delaware Valley University [NCAA DIII]
  • Nasir Thornton (Westhill HS ’22) → Norfolk State University [NCL]

*The term “placements” is used very loosely here. The athletes are the ones who put in the work.

Coaching CV

I’m off the (coaching) job market!

I’m currently serving as the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Coach for the Madison Knights lacrosse team.

Below is a brief CV of my prior coaching/athletic history. To discuss potential coaching and training opportunities or to just talk ball, feel free to reach out to me at my personal email: johndanielshicks[at]gmail[dot]com